We are seeking a compassionate and resilient PMLD Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in Greenwich, supporting pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) across primary or secondary phases. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in ensuring learners with complex needs can access education in a safe, engaging and inclusive environment.
You will be working closely with experienced teachers and therapists to deliver highly individualised support - promoting communication, independence, sensory engagement and wellbeing throughout the school day.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs
- Provide personalised 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with PMLD and complex medical or physical needs
- Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities
- Assist with the facilitation of sensory-based learning and therapy-led activities
- Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided)
- Support with personal care, feeding, moving & handling (full training provided)
- Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required
- Use communication tools such as PECs, Eye Gaze, and symbol-based systems where required
- Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation
- Help to maintain a calm, positive environment that promotes pupil engagement and emotional regulation
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and medical teams to deliver holistic support
Requirements
- Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs)
- Experience supporting pupils with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, physical disabilities or medical needs)
- Confident supporting personal care and mobility needs
- Confident supporting personal care and mobility needs
- A patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience
- A patient, nurturing approach with strong resilience
- Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques
- Willingness to learn specialist communication and sensory techniques
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and improving outcomes for vulnerable pupils
This role would suit someone with a background in SEND schools, care settings, or therapy support - or a driven individual looking to continue their career in complex needs education.
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PMLD TA employer: Senploy
As an SEMH Teacher in London, you will join a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises the emotional and educational needs of students. The company offers competitive pay rates, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs. With a focus on restorative practices and collaboration within specialist teams, this role provides a fulfilling environment for educators dedicated to meaningful teaching.
